National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions are in search of projects that support the work of traditional artists, knowledge holders, and heritage practitioners to preserve cultural heritage for communities around the world. Applications are due June 4, 2026.
Events
The AFS Folklore and Science Section will hold their spring meeting on May 12, 2026, from 8pm–9:30pm ET. All AFS members are invited to attend this virtual event.
The American Folklife Center (AFC) is inviting individuals and organizations to apply for the Archie Green Cultural Documentation Program, which is intended to support community-led contemporary documentation of cultural and traditional practices. Applications are due May 28, 2026.
The 2027 NCPH Annual Meeting will be held next April in St. Louis, MO. The theme for the meeting is “Holding the Line.” Proposal submissions are due June 15, 2026.
The 2026 Perspectives on Contemporary Legend 43rd International Conference will take place this June in Lexington, KY. The deadline for registration is May 1, 2026.
Hosted by George Mason University’s Institute for Immigration Research, a symposium focused on immigration, displacement, and belonging will take place at the University's Fairfax Campus, April 17–18, 2026.
The proposal window for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Folklore Society is open. Proposals are due April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Do you have content-related or technical questions about submitting a proposal for the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting in Asheville, NC?
Registration is now open for the Oral History Association's virtual three-day symposium on trauma-informed interviewing, reckoning, and beyond, which takes place June 23, 24 and 25, 2026.
A virtual information session that answers your questions and gives you practical advice for preparing your manuscript to JAF will take place March 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm ET.
Registration will soon open for the NEA National Heritage Fellowships information session, which will detail the updated nomination process.